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GEORGIA AND FLORIDA 
Summer gardens, on account of the climate, are not at- 
tempted in the States of the far South; but as popular 
winter and spring resorts the grounds at these seasons 
about the villas and hotels are adorned with Palms, Roses, 
and other plants adapted to the climate. Charming spring 
gardens in formal designs are found in Georgia, where, 
because of its somewhat cooler climate and better soil, 
there are a greater number of private estates than in Flor- 
ida. The former State doubtless suffered more than any 
other in the Civil War and, consequently, enforced neglect 
of the old gardens brought ruin to most of them. At pres- 
ent some of the finest places in Georgia are delightfully 
located outside of the larger towns, and many gardens, 
some new and others renewed after a half-century of obliv- 
ion, adorn the home grounds of those who are so fortu- 
nate as to reside here at the most favored seasons. 
The illustrations of the gardens at Green Court are 
fair samples of the extensive planting in many places. 
Spring bulbs begin to open in this lovely spot by the middle 
of February, Camellias often come in January, German 
Iris appears the middle of March, Delphiniums in April. 
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